Philosophy of interfaith dialog aims at exploring the paths towards a hermeneutic approach to the relationships between different religions; its ultimate goal is finding a meeting point for dialog and mutual benefit. The antecedents of philosophy of interfaith dialog are the imaginary dialogs between representatives of different religions, a popular theme in European philosophy (see Saint Justin, Abelard, Nicholas of Cusa, Bodin, Lessing...).
Students will learn to set a philosophical discourse as a possible meeting point for an interfaith dialog that overcomes apologetic and polemic positions; starting from common questions, which are fundamental to human existence, several answers - from several traditions - will be compared. Seminars will enable students to analyze a few classics of this field, and to compare them to contemporary positions and debates.
Students will develop their critical thinking and their philosophical consciousness regarding the theme of contemporary religious pluralism.
Lectures.
Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course
Part I: Religions at the time of the liquid society
The first part intends to outline a picture of contemporary religiosity in its metamorphoses and its continuity with the religious structure of man. This structure, whereas on one hand is always the same, on the other hand it is nourished and modified according to historical circumstances.
Contents for students who are taking the 9-CFU course
Part II: History of an interreligious novel: the relevance of the parable of the three rings
The second part, through the reconstruction of the story of the novel of the three rings, made famous by Boccaccio and then by Lessing, intends to highlight its relevance as an authentic project of interreligious dialogue.
The reading list for this course, together with the lecturer's suggestions and instructions are available on the Italian version of the web page.
Ricevimento: Thursday 3-4 PM (DAFIST, Philosophy Section via Balbi 4, 2nd floor)
ROBERTO CELADA BALLANTI (President)
GERARDO CUNICO
DOMENICO VENTURELLI
September 25, 2018
Oral exam
The exam will take place in oral form, through a dialogue aimed at verify the contents discussed during the course. The expositive ability and the critical reasoning of the student will also be ascertained.
Attendance is reccomended
